Sc2Ni2Ga4 is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining scandium, nickel, and gallium elements, classified as a semiconductor with potential for advanced electronic and photonic applications. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth and transition-metal gallides, which are primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production. The compound is investigated for potential use in high-temperature electronics, optoelectronics, and thermoelectric devices where the combination of metallic bonding character with semiconducting properties may offer advantages over conventional III-V semiconductors or silicon-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 110.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 63.44 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00100 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6460 | eV/atom | — |